November 2024 Whats On
FUNGI EXPLORER WALK
7 Nov 10am-12
Eyeworth Pond (SU229146)
www.wildnewforest.co.uk
£15pp
WINCHESTER BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
9 Nov
COMIC CON PORTSMOUTH
9 Nov
Mountbatten Centre, Hilsea
MAYOR OF EASTLEIGH’S CHARITY APPEAL CONCERT
9 Nov 7:30pm
Thornden Hall
FAIR OAK ART & CRAFT SOCIETY AUTUMN EXHIBITION
9-10 Nov 10am-4pm
Fair Oak Village Hall SO50 7EJ
Exhibition and sale of artwork and craft items all made by the Society’s members. Refreshments available, off road parking and wheelchair access.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE
10 Nov
Cenotaph Guildhall Square
CRAFT SALE IN AID OF CHANDLERS FORD METHODIST CHURCH
14 Nov 10am-2pm
WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
14 Nov 4:30-7:30pm
Winchester Guildhall
An evening full of festive fun, with Winchester Round Table’s Santa’s Sleigh and wonderful live performances from Harestock Primary School Choir, The Pilgrims’ School Chamber Choir, Rubik’s Cube, Winchester A Capella, Integr8 Dance, Theatre Royal Winchester, Rock Choir and Diva Academy. Have a go in giant inflatable snow globe!
SOUTH COAST PROPERTY CONFERENCE
14 Nov 4:30-7:30pm
St Mary’s Stadium
CHARITY GIFT FAIR CRAWLEY
16 Nov 10.30-4.30pm
Village Hall, Crawley SO21 2PR
by local artisans supporting their chosen charities. £1
EASTLEIGH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
16 Nov 11am-6:30pm
Visit Eastleigh’s Christmas Market, Em’s Friendly Farm at The Good Companions pub on Leigh Rd. Fireworks follow the Switch by Father Christmas himself. Entertainment from local choirs, Ukulele Jame and local drama groups.
SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET
15 Nov-5 Jan
City centre
Santa’s Grotto, Moose Bar, Alpine Bar, rides, laser show, live music, food stalls and gifts galore to buy!
ROMSEY LANTERN PARADE
16 Nov starts 6pm
Market Place
From Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Rd, Bell St, Market Place, The Hundred and back to Crosfield Hall. through Romsey town centre. The fabulous parade is back, including our famous Lantern Parade. An amazing spectacle of lights, music, dancing, floats and much more!
ANTIQUE BOTTLE & COLLECTORS FAYRE
17 Nov 9.30am-1.30pm
Community Centre, Alton GU34 1HN
This twice yearly event is run by the Alton Bottle Collectors Club at Alton, Hampshire. Established in 1979 and still going strong…There are approx 58 stalls selling old bottles, advertiques, tins, postcards, enamel signs, breweriana, dolls heads, pub j
NEW FOREST EATS “N” TREATS
17 Nov 11am-4pm
Brockenhurst College
Eats ‘n’ Treats event is held in association with Go New Forest and New Forest Marque. A chance to sample some of the finest locally produced food and drink while gaining a head start on your Christmas shopping. £2 adults, u16 free. Note that the college is smoke/vape/dog free
EASTLEIGH INDOOR MARKET
17 Nov 9am-2pm
Places Leisure
FUNGI EXPLORER WALK
18 Nov 10am-12
BARN DANCE IN FAIR OAK VILLAGE HALL
19 Nov 7pm
£10 pp With live music, and an experienced caller, this event has sold out on each occasion.You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks – don’t forget bottle openers and glasses! And cash for the raffle. Tickets in advance 023 8060 2282
KINGSGATE VILLAGE LIGHTS SWITCH ON
21 Nov
CHRISTMAS LANTERN PARADA
22 Nov
ENGLISH CEILIDH
23 Nov 7.15pm
Cuckoo Bushes Hall, SO53 5NP
07765 820919
SHOCC Dances: November Ceilidh with James Delarre and Saul Rose & Cate Haynes Tickets
CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET ROMSEY
23 Nov 11am-4pm
Audley Stanbridge Earls, Mortimer Drive
QUEEN ELIZABETH CP INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET
22-23 Nov 10am-3pm
Step into a winter wonderland and experience the magic of the season at our enchanting Christmas Market Extravaganza! Join us for a weekend filled with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and a celebration of local artisans, crafters, and festive delights.
ITCHEN VALLEY CP XMAS MARKET
23-24 Nov 10am-4pm
Allington Lane
Free entry. Face painting, henna/glitter tattoos, face gems, children’s pocket money items, DIY create your own fairy/dino Christmas miniature garden to keep your little ones busy, gift stalls and street food. Ukuleke Jam at 11.30am on Saturday
ARTFUL CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
23 & 24 Nov 10-4pm
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Contemporary art & crafts fair.Throughout the weekend there will be festive craft activities for children in the courtyard, and live music from local groups.Free Admission to this event, Hillier’s cafe & visitor centre, free parking (normal charges apply
FAREHAM TOWN CENTRE LIGHTS SWITCH ON
23 Nov 5.30pm
Indoor Christmas Market from 10am
CHRISTMAS AT THE BRICKWORKS
24 Nov 11-4pm
Brickworks Museum, Bursledon
The Museum’s Christmas steam event – see the site shining in the glow of Christmas lights and decorations to begin the festive period; shop at the craft market and find out about Christmas’ past in our Victorian cottage display. Father Christmas will also be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit the Museum
LINOCUT CHRISTMAS CARDS
25 Nov
New Forest Heritage Centre
07583772548
Adults only £65 inc materials Join Kate Smith to learn how to lino print from scratch. We will create christmas designs that can be applied to lino. Kate will then share her tips and tricks for carving before showing how to print onto cards to send to you
ROPLY FAYRE CHRISTMAS MARKET
28 Nov 6-8pm
Ropley Parish Hall
HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST CHRISTMAS MARKET
28-30 Nov 3:30-8:30pm
Sarson Lane, Andover
With over 60 local businesses to start your Christmas shopping! A delicious bbq on-site with German bratwurst, tartiflette and chips. If you fancy something sweet, then fresh hot churros and pancakes are the perfect way to warm. Try our specialty festive hot chocolates, mulled wine and cider. Stall holders taking card payments only. Tickets: £3.50 online | £4 on the door
LIGHT UP TRAIL
28 Nov
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Award-winning producers return for an extraordinary third year, following an outpouring of rave reviews in 2023. Brace yourself for an enchanting spectacle of new and breathtaking light and sound installations, weaving through a changed route that promises to captivate your senses at every turn. New for 2024, a Superpeak tickets for enhanced nights which elevate your experience. With an entrancing array of theatrical, festive, live, entertainment in association with Steamship Circus. Showcasing mesmerising fire jugglers, breathtaking aerial artists, and larger-than-life characters, ensuring an unforgettable journey.
MARTIN CARTHY
30 Nov 7pm
St Mary’s Church, Twyford £22
https://mirrormanshop.bigcartel.com/
`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all’ Q Magazine Join us for a special show from folk legend Martin Carthy at beautiful St Mary’s Church, Twyford, Hampshire.Lifetime Achievement Award – BBC Radio 2 F
CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR NEW MILTON
30 Nov 10.30-4pm
New Milton Comm Ctre
EXBURY CHRISTMAS FAIR
30 Nov-1 Dec 10am
7-8 Dec
Crafts, gifts, music, festive food and drink and access to 200 acre gardens. Adults £6 carers, children, Friends free.
SANTA’S GROTTO AT THE GREAT HALL
30 Nov-23 Dec
New for Winchester in 2024. Begin your journey at The Westgate Museum, write a letter to Santa. Follow the path down Candy Cane Lane to the Great Hall for a story, then meet Santa in his Grotto. £18.50 per child, £6 per adult. www.historicwinchester.co.uk/events